Vanessa Van Edwards is the bestselling author of Captivate: The Science of Succeeding with People, which has been translated into 16 languages. She is the founder of Science of People where over 30 million people learn her techniques on understanding the hidden forces that drive our behavior.

• In addition to keynotes, she masterfully creates interactive workshops, making every question and answer sessions funny and engaging.
• Since Vanessa’s research is all about charisma, first impressions, microexpressions, body language, leadership and communication in all forms, she speaks at a heightened level demonstrative of her ability to apply her research concepts to her own life in both professional and social settings.
• Relatability and genuineness are two things that not only capture an audience’s attention, but also make the audience like the speaker. Vanessa is both relatable and genuine. She shares stories that resonate with people on the human level, creating a deep connection between her and the audience. She has made people cry, laugh and say, “aha!”
• Vanessa’s success on all mediums–video, writing, and guest podcasting–shows her versatility. Her communication skills shine through no matter the medium.

Vanessa Van Edwards’ Speech Topics for Virtual / Remote Working:

HOW TEAMS CAN THRIVE IN A VIRTUAL WORKPLACE

Vanessa teaches digital communication strategies surrounding how virtual teams can stay connected and productive. She shares practical and actionable strategies attendees can begin to use immediately, covering a range of areas tailored to your organization’s approach and challenges to virtual working.

BEATING BURNOUT AND BUILDING OPTIMISM IN A VIRTUAL WORKPLACE

How can your team thrive in a new remote workplace? Studies have shown working from home can lead to happier, more productive teams. In this session, Vanessa reviews the latest science on remote teamwork and shares practical ways the audience can take care of themselves during challenging times. She imparts concrete strategies that can immediately be used in everyday life as well as an empowering sense of positivity. This talk touches the following areas:

• Creating a New Workday: How to set-up your days, tasks, communication, and schedule amidst  competing distractions
• Cultivating Calm During Difficult Times: How to take back control and channel calmness in the face of anxiety
• Combating Loneliness: How to form deeper connections in your personal and professional life in a way that fosters productivity and combats loneliness
• Creating Emotional Resilience on a Team: How to leverage the power of kindness in a remote world
• The New Self-Care: How to proactively and compassionately practice self-care in an unprecedented time
• Mastering Digital Communication: How to incorporate helpful tips and insight in a persisting remote work climate

DIGITAL COMMUNICATIONS & VIRTUAL PRESENTATION SKILLS

Remote work changes the nature of our communication. How can virtual teams effectively connect and communicate in a virtual world? In this online training, Vanessa walks teams through digital communication strategies that help them check-in on their team members, build rapport, and feel confident in a digital workspace. As phone calls, chat, emails, and video calls become the new norm, Vanessa helps audiences understand how they can leverage technology and come out ahead. She reviews practical and actionable strategies attendees will put into practice in real-time. In this session, your team will learn:

• How to be charismatic over email, chat, phone calls, and video calls
• How to sound clear and confident on the phone
• How to incorporate a few tips and strategies for effective video calls
• How to run productive digital meetings (and avoid those awkward silences)

MANAGER TRAINING: LEADING VIRTUAL TEAMS & BUILDING REMOTE CULTURE

How can managers lead remote teams? How can companies maintain a thriving digital culture? With the goal of helping managers improve their leadership abilities, this practical and engaging session will give managers new tools they can use to motivate, inspire, and keep their teams productive–even digitally! Learn:

• The principles of remote culture
• The science of teams
• How personality affects productivity
• How to facilitate digital trust and teamwork

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CAPTIVATE EVERYONE YOU MEET AND NEVER BE FORGOTTEN, OVERLOOKED OR INTERRUPTED AGAIN

This is not your typical motivational speech. Vanessa will transform your audience’s  fears into confidence using fascinating science. She blends powerful research with hilarious stories to help attendees be more authentically charismatic. From battling impostor syndrome to combating self-doubt, her personal stories and unique research will inspire attendees in an entirely new way. Every attendee will walk away motivated and ready to take action with her step-by-step framework. Vanessa also dives into the strategies from her best-selling book Captivate: The Science of Succeeding With People, and covers brand new research. Including:

• How to make a memorable first impression
• The (surprising) science of charisma
• Stopping self-doubt
• How to get people out of auto-pilot
• How to talk to anyone and have captivating conversations
• How to read people and uncover hidden emotions
• How to stop getting interrupted

THE SCIENCE OF LEADERSHIP: CHANGE YOURSELF, CHANGE THE WORLD

Vanessa will explore the latest neuroscience, behavioral economics, and psychology research of leadership in this exciting talk. From body language to brain patterns, she  will reveal the latest in leadership, communication, personality strengths and strategies, and then, most importantly, turn the science into practical tips the audience can start applying today. Whether your attendees are leading a business or team, or want to be a leader in their personal life, Vanessa will help them apply the latest leadership research and harness the power of leadership. Specifically, she will cover:

• How to speak so people will listen
• The 3 steps highly motivated people use to change their behavior
• The body language of leaders
• How to combat fear with confidence
• 5 ways to think like a leader
• Why every leader should know about the Swan Effect

THE POWER OF BODY LANGUAGE

Do you know how to read people? In this talk, Vanessa will dive into the secret science of people and how they work using nonverbal science. Attendees will learn how to leverage nonverbal and verbal communication tactics to improve their charisma, presence, and confidence. From first impressions, to elevator pitches, to bonding with people, everyone needs to know the 5 basic nonverbal laws. Vanessa can also talk about human lie detection and speed-reading people. She will dive into:

• How to make a confident first impression with everyone you meet
• The 5 power body language laws
• The two main components of communication and how to leverage them
• How to read hidden emotions
• The body language of leaders

OPENING KEYNOTE: SUCCESS STARTS NOW

Start your event with a powerful call-to-action. Vanessa kicks your event off with an impactful motivational talk that inspires attendees. Vanessa provides practical tips the audience  can use to bond and learn during the event while getting them excited for what’s to come. From hilarious stories, to surprising insights, to tweetable moments, this talk is designed to be the perfect start to any event (and will have attendees buzzing about your event right from the start). Vanessa tailors the keynote to your conference theme and customizes the content to set attendees up for a successful, unforgettable event.

CLOSING KEYNOTE: STAY MOTIVATED

The end is just the beginning. The best way to end an incredible event is with a powerful closing keynote. In this talk, Vanessa helps attendees take action on everything they learned and be motivated to take their next steps. Her talk is designed to get attendees laughing and learning together, ensuring each of them receive value up to the very last moment of your event. She will set up the audience for success with one last inspirational push to get them excited for their next steps (and next year’s event). Vanessa tailors the keynote to your conference theme and customizes the content to successfully close your event.

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Vanessa Van Edwards’ Bio:

Bestselling author and founder of Science of People, Vanessa Van Edwards has captivated thousands with her charisma, laughter, and genuine desire to equip entire audiences with shortcuts, systems, and hacks for better communication and interaction in their professional and personal lives.

Through her book, Captivate: The Science of Succeeding With People, and YouTube channel, Vanessa divulges science-backed information on how people work, so that audiences can get along with anyone, increasing their influence, impact, and income as a result. Her book has been translated into 16 different languages and more than 30 million people watch her on YouTube.

Vanessa applies these lessons onstage as a dynamic  speaker. She has been described as “always engaging, at times uproariously funny, and very informative,” setting her apart as an in-person and virtual keynote presenter.

Vanessa shares tangible skills to improve interpersonal communication and leadership, including her insights on how people work. She has developed a science-based framework for understanding different personalities to improve our leadership and team communication, and to help us better communicate with colleagues, clients, and customers. Her warmth and exuberant energy captivate audiences no matter the medium because the science she studies transcends in-person platforms to apply to virtual ones as well.

Her 13 years of experience as a YouTuber gives her an edge when delivering virtual keynotes, trainings, and presentations. Her cultivated skills in online engagement, humor, and body language make her a presenter who knows how to hold an audience’s attention for hours on end. One reviewer said Vanessa’s workshop was the “fastest three-hour presentation” they had ever attended.

Vanessa paradoxically epitomizes science and entertainment all in one. She regularly speaks to innovative companies including Google, Facebook, Comcast, Amazon, MillerCoors, Microsoft, and Penguin Random House. She has been a spokesperson for Dove, American Express, Clean and Clear, and Symantec.

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